Preeti Desai Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings, Height

Preeti Desai is a British film and television actress and former fashion model of Gujarati Indian descent. She is best known as the first woman of Indian origin to win the Miss Great Britain title in 2006 and for her transition from modeling to acting, appearing in both Bollywood and Hollywood productions.

Desai gained recognition with her film debut in Shor in the City (2011) and has built a career with roles in international projects, including the Netflix series The Guardians of Justice (2022) as Golden Goddess and a recurring role as Charlie Bristow in ABC’s The Rookie.

Preeti Desai
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Preeti Desai
Born:	29 September 1981 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Height:	1.73 m
Parents:	Jitendra Desai, Hemlata Desai (née Niak)
Siblings:	Anjlee Desai
Occupation:	Actress, model
Net Worth:	$3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Preeti Desai was born on 29 September 1981 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, to parents Jitendra Desai and Hemlata Desai (née Niak), who run a pyrotechnics company.

She has one younger sister, Anjlee Desai, a singer and songwriter. Both parents are of Gujarati descent, with her father from Kenya and her mother from Uganda. She attended St Augustine’s RC Primary School in Coulby Newham, Nunthorpe Secondary School, and Middlesbrough College. Her ethnicity is British Indian (Gujarati), and her religion is unknown.

Career

Preeti Desai began her career as a model and won the Miss Great Britain title in 2006, becoming the first woman of Indian origin to achieve this. This opened doors to fashion campaigns and acting opportunities.

She made her film debut in the 2011 Bollywood crime drama Shor in the City, followed by roles in films like One by Two (2014), marking her entry into the industry with a blend of modeling charisma and on-screen presence.

Preeti Desai achieved broader recognition through international projects, including Lifetime movies such as The Bachelor Next Door (2017) and Saving My Baby (2018), as well as the Amazon Prime film The Work Wife (2018). She starred as Golden Goddess in the 2022 Netflix satire series The Guardians of Justice and appeared in Damien Chazelle’s short film The Stunt Double (2020).

Her career growth reflects successful transitions between British, Indian, and American entertainment, supported by brand endorsements and principal roles in commercials.

Preeti Desai has sustained her influence with a recurring role as Charlie Bristow in Seasons 5 and 6 of the hit ABC series The Rookie. Her legacy includes pioneering representation for British-Indian talent in global media, alongside contributions to diverse storytelling in film and television that continue to resonate across audiences.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @preetidesai
• Facebook Handle: Preeti Desai

Personal Life

Preeti Desai was in a long-term relationship with actor Abhay Deol, with whom she co-starred in One by Two; the couple dated for several years in the 2010s but later parted ways.

She maintains a relatively private personal life with limited public details about current relationships or family matters beyond her parents and sister. Desai balances her acting career with personal interests and has spoken about her multicultural background shaping her identity.

Filmography

• Shor in the City (2011)
• One by Two (2014)
• The Bachelor Next Door (2017)
• Saving My Baby (2018)
• The Work Wife (2018)
• The Stunt Double (2020)
• The Guardians of Justice (2022)

Net Worth

Preeti Desai has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD, primarily from her modeling career, acting roles in films and television series across Bollywood, Hollywood, and streaming platforms, as well as brand endorsements and campaigns. Her income sources include principal roles in commercials, recurring TV appearances, and earlier pageant success that launched her professional journey.